Ming Chest of Drawers, Light Elm w190 Daybeds like our black lacquer

Daybeds like our black lacquer model were used in Chinese homes as seating during the day

The paintings are still clear and on the first panel depict various auspicious Buddhist symbols that include the wheel of life at the bottom

toiletries or whatever else you choose to use it for

Designs in gold on the doors and bottom frame show vases

Ming Chest of Drawers, Light Elm w190 Daybeds like our black lacquerThis chest in light elm is a modern interpretation rather than a reproduction, made for practicality but still with a strong oriental style. The Chinese did not use chests of drawers until recent times as they instead stored clothes in cabinets or trunks. It features the usual frame and panel construction with a simple apron below the lower frame and round brass handles that mirror the hardware on our classical Chinese cabinets and chests.